Homegrown lightly sparkling juice brand, Appletiser, has successfully launched in Spain with further expansion across Western Europe and the Americas on the cards. 31 Jul 2018
Contactless payments are expected to reach $2tn by 2020, representing 1 in 3 in-store transactions globally. The trend - driven by payment cards and mobile wallets - will see contactless payments equating to 15% of the total point of sale transactions, according to new data from Juniper Research. 31 Jul 2018
Pick n Pay has its sights set on creating 15,000 new jobs over the next three years. According to Pick n Pay chairman Gareth Ackerman, the retailer hopes to bring young people into the world of work and expose them to the opportunities that retail provides to build a career. 30 Jul 2018
Kenyan B2B e-commerce startup Sokowatch has closed a $2 million seed round to further expand its customer base across East Africa while also piloting additional value-added services for shops. 30 Jul 2018
A new, exclusive partnership between Spar and South African ticketing company Ticketpro will see customer kiosks being rolled out in Spar stores nationwide. 30 Jul 2018
At Spree, we have a huge appetite for innovation and making our customers' shopping journey easy, fun and inspiring. With smartphone usage in SA as high as an estimated 29.2 million (51% of the population), more and more shoppers are making purchases on their mobile phones - and this is the space where we're proud to be leading the way. 30 Jul 2018
In a recent study, it was established that the current size of the South African retail market is estimated at around 23.4 million square metres (sqm) of gross lettable area (GLA) across 1959 individual shopping centres (as of July 2017). The study was conducted by MSCI on behalf of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC). 27 Jul 2018
AndreaBrand - Traces - Leaf Green range. Image supplied.
Must-see exhibits will be at the 5th edition of 100% Design South Africa, bringing top design brands to the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 8-12 August. 26 Jul 2018
The customer's experience is one of the major factors that can make or break your retailing business if not managed properly. With the increasing competition in the market nowadays, it is only important to keep your customers happy and satisfied with product and service to keep them loyal to your business. 26 Jul 2018
Cross border e-commerce continues to provide significant growth opportunities for retailers and manufacturers with an international online product offering. A 2017 DHL report revealed cross-border retail volumes are predicted to increase at an annual average rate of 25% between 2015 and 2020 (from $300 billion to $900 billion) - twice the pace of domestic e-commerce growth. This presents great opportunity for African businesses looking to take a piece of the pie. 26 Jul 2018
Travelstart and Pep have partnered to deliver a service that enables customers to pay for flights in more than 600 Pep stores nationwide. Named Pay@Pep, the partnership will make it easier for those customers who are looking for alternative ways to pay for their flights. 25 Jul 2018
Amanda Stops, CEO for the South African Council of Shopping Centres.
The South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) 22nd Annual Congress will see a host of speakers, industry leaders, more than 500 companies being represented and insights and networking, all taking place in Durban. Themed 'Game Changers' this year's Congress will bring the delegates up to speed with the latest trends and research findings by industry experts both national and international that are 'changing the game'. 25 Jul 2018
Although smuggling Illegal clothing and goods are not as high profile as trafficking rhino horn or narcotics, it still comes with a hefty price tag. In just 72 days between 1 January and 14 March this year, Customs made 320 busts of goods worth over R206m. The Sars Tactical Intervention Unit made a further 23 busts worth R23m. 25 Jul 2018
The combination of continuing trading uncertainty in South Africa and the new financial year for many businesses are adding up to widespread, careful reviewing of costs, including leases on premises. Choosing a site to set up or relocate your business can be just as stressful as deciding where to buy a house - and just as fundamental to its health, finances and sustainability. 24 Jul 2018
With the rise of e-commerce in South Africa taking some bold steps during the last few weeks with the merger of Superbalist and Spree under a single, more streamlined umbrella it seems that mobile e-commerce may finally be on a path to reaching its full potential. This against the backdrop of 55% of South Africans (BRC/PRC Establishment Survey) reporting they have mobile access and online shopping penetration having increased year on year across all categories, including consumables. 24 Jul 2018
NEWSWATCH: It has been reported that iconic British luxury fashion label Burberry destroyed its unsold products, to the value of £28.6m last year to make its brand more exclusive, adding to the total value of £90m worth of goods it has destroyed over the last five years, as reported by the BBC. 23 Jul 2018
The second edition of the Johannesburg Natural Hair Expo (JHBNHE) will be held at Constitutional Hill in Braamfontein on 24 September 2018. The JHBNHE is aimed at empowering women through embracing their natural hair and will host an array of local, African, and international brands. 23 Jul 2018
Cape Town-based do it yourself e-commerce company EcoDepot has launched its South African online marketplace. EcoDepot offers DIY products including water pumps, water filtration, electrical and solar devices, as well as home security products. 23 Jul 2018
Something Desired, the online custom décor arm of events design concept Something Different, has launched a kiddies' collection. The range is made with baby, toddler and tween in mind and is called MIA - an Acronym for Maria, Imogen and Archie. 23 Jul 2018
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